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- 0. Review of Algebra4h 16m
- 1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m
- 2. Graphs of Equations43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
- 7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 6m
- 8. Conic Sections2h 23m
- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 19m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
7. Systems of Equations & Matrices
Determinants and Cramer's Rule
Problem 21b
Textbook Question
For Exercises 11–22, use Cramer's Rule to solve each system.
2x = 3y + 2
5x = 51 - 4y![System of equations for Exercise 21: 2x = 3y + 2 and 5x = 51 - 4y.](https://lightcat-files.s3.amazonaws.com/problem_images/c3276462ee888a08-1678235898406.jpg)
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Rewrite the system of equations in standard form: 2x - 3y = 2 and 5x + 4y = 51.
Identify the coefficient matrix A, the variable matrix X, and the constant matrix B.
Calculate the determinant of matrix A, det(A).
Find the determinant of the matrix formed by replacing the first column of A with B, det(A_x).
Find the determinant of the matrix formed by replacing the second column of A with B, det(A_y).
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